Bronx Week - Fair at the Square

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The Fair at the Square outdoor event was considered to be a success by all accounts. City Island Images spoke with community leaders and elected officials who were there to show their support.

Alive N Kickin rocked yesterday's Fair at the Square in the Bronx. Those who were anywhere near Williamsbridge Rd. & St.Raymond Ave Westchester Square.

The group played a bit later than initially planed, but once they hit the stage the crowd loved it as people of all ages sang or danced along to the wonderful sounds of the City Island band.

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COLOR ME MOM

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Inspired by the top photo from Mothers Day, 1975 "COLOR ME MOM" updates four generations of mothers and daughters as they re-define love, strength, hope, and the courage to work hard and succeed...

The eldest lady, aka Great grandmother Fefa came from Cuba fleeing communism and seeking a better life for her daughter, aka Grandmother Tita and granddaughter, Ele.

Fefa's decision was not only wise, but as it turns out... Extremely successful.

Ele married Bob and named their their first daughter Natasha. She eventually married Charlie and is now is not only a beautiful wife, but also the loving mother of four healthy, bright and gorgeous children, Elena, Chloe, Sophia and Parker but a thriving business woman as well.

Ele and Bob had a second daughter who they named Sabrina. She is married to the media and is not only a successful TV personality, but an internationally renowned interior designer.

Happy Mothers day to Fefa in heaven, Tita who is unfortunately in poor health. Ele and Natasha are living in California happy together.

LOVE OF MOTHER FOR HER BABY

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While Mother's Day is a fairly recent development, the basic idea goes back to the beginning of time and the celebration dates back to ancient mythology—to the long ago civilizations of the Greeks and Romans.

The Greeks paid annual homage to Cybele, the mother figure of their gods, and the Romans dedicated an annual spring festival to the mother of their gods.

In 16th century England a celebration called "Mothering Sunday" was inaugurated—a Sunday set aside for visiting one's mother. The eldest son or daughter would bring a "mothering cake," which would be cut and shared by the entire family. Family reunions were the order of the day, with sons and daughters assuming all household duties and preparing a special dinner in honor of their mother. Sometime during the day the mother would attend special church services with her family.

In US, back in 1872, Julia Ward Howe, a famous poet and pacifist who fought for abolition and women's rights, suggested that June 2 be set aside to honor mothers in the name of world peace. This happened not long after the bloody Franco-Prussian War after which Howe began to think of a global appeal to women.

After her mother died in 1905, Miss Anna Jarvis wished to memorialize her life and started campaigning for a national day to honor all mothers.

Her mother, known as "Mother Jarvis," was a young Appalachian homemaker and lifelong activist who had organized "Mother's Work Days" to save the lives of those dying from polluted water. During the Civil War, Mother Jarvis had also organized women's brigades, encouraging women to help without regard for which side their men had chosen. At the time, there were many special days for men, but none for women.

On May 10, 1908, a Mother’s Day service was held at a church in Grafton, West Virginia, where Anna’s mother had taught. Thus was born the idea that the second Sunday in May be set aside to honor all mothers, dead or alive.

Anna Jarvis, bombarded public figures and various civic organizations with telegrams, letters, and in-person discussions. She addressed groups large and small. At her own expense, she wrote, printed, and distributed booklets extolling her idea.

Her efforts came to the attention of the mayor of Philadelphia, who proclaimed a local Mother's Day. From the local level she went on to Washington, D.C. The politicians there knew a good thing when they saw it and were quick to lend verbal support.

West Virginia was the first state to officially adopt the holiday, and others followed suit. Proclamation of the day by the various states led Representative J. Thomas Heflin of Alabama and Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas to present a joint resolution to Congress that Mother's Day be observed nation-wide. The resolution was passed by both houses.

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

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Mother's Day is the most loved-filled day of the year. It is that very special day when we celebrate mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence that our mothers have had in our lives.

Wherever you are and whatever you do, make sure you take time to show your mom or mother-like figure knows how special she is to you. If something needs to get done right, leave it up to mom to get the job done.

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Queens County in southeast New York. Nassau County in southeast New York. Western Suffolk County in southeast New York. Southeastern Union County in northeast New Jersey. New York (Manhattan) county in southeast New York. Bronx County in southeast New York. Southern Westchester County in southeast New York. Southeastern Bergen County in northeast New Jersey. Southeastern Essex County in northeast New Jersey. Richmond (Staten Island) county in southeast New York. Hudson County in northeast New Jersey.

GUILTY AS CHARGED

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Following a long awaited trial, a Guatemalan High Risk Court has issued a guilty verdict against former military dictator José Efrain Ríos Montt. The 86-year-old ex-general was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity against the indigenous Mayan Ixil population during Guatemala’s Civil War. He was sentenced to a total of 80 years in prison.

CITY ISLAND GEARS UP FOR MOTHERS DAY

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Mother's Day is only a day away and since the deluge of visitors is literally just around the corner, NYPD is also out in force directing traffic and keeping the area safe.

Most businesses, like Focal Point Gallery and many other restaurants are gearing up for the crowds. Some restaurants have erected their crowd tents, others are busy making last minute preparations.

WORLD'S BUSIEST TRAIN STATIONS

It’s probably no surprise to you that Japan has some of the busiest train stations and the cleanest in the entire world. Below, you will see an amazing video showing Japanese ushers pushing people onto trains so that the doors can close.

According to statistics, Japan has 82 of the 100 busiest train stations in the whole world.
The main central station in Tokyo is spotless, which makes many NYC stations look bad in comparison.

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U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR

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BRONX HS STUDENT MELISSA DELUCA OF BRONX NAMED 2013 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the selection of Melissa DeLuca of

Bronx, New York who attends Herbert H Lehman High School in Bronx, as a 2013 U.S.

Presidential Scholar. Ms. DeLuca is one of 141 outstanding American high school seniors that have

demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship,

service, and contribution to school and community. The U.S. Presidential Scholars will be honored

PROUD LATINO GRADUATE

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Indiana's Purdue University in Fort Wayne is about to celebrate it's 46th Annual Commencement Ceremony this Wednesday, May 15, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, where 2,126 Indiana University and Purdue University certificates and degrees will be conferred to their students.